Strictly star Ricky Whittle arrested

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Ricky Whittle was arrested on suspicion of assault after a row outside a city centre nightclub.

Ricky Whittle was arrested after partying at a Hollyoaks leaving party for Zoe Lister and Lena Kaur in Liverpool.

The actor is being held at a police station in Liverpool following the alleged incident in the early hours of today.

A police spokesman said: “Merseyside Police can confirm that a 29-year-old man from the Billinge area of Greater Manchester has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

“He remains in police custody where he will be questioned.

“This follows an incident in Duke Street, Liverpool city centre, in the early hours of this morning.”

It is understood Whittle’s car allegedly struck a photographer as he drove away from Liverpool’s Parr Street Studios, where he had attended a party with colleagues from the Channel Four soap Hollyoaks.